# Utah Valley University: Public Health (bachelor's)

Orem, UT. IPEDS 230737, CIP 51.22. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/utah-valley-university/majors/public-health

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,102
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,432 (U.S. median for this major: $58,662 across 192 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $14,541 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in UT: 6 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the UT median for this major (6 colleges, $53,598): -$4,166
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,230

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.75 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,432 minus $38,580 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in UT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $3,904 | $18,544 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $4,231 | $20,097 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $5,664 | $26,904 | 2.5 years |
| 75-110k | $8,115 | $38,546 | 3.6 years |
| 110k+ | $13,297 | $63,161 | 5.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Public Health at UT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State University | $93,161 | not reported | $14,936 | 59% |
| Westminster University | $58,974 | $24,656 | $27,094 | 64% |
| University of Utah | $55,200 | $14,500 | $16,200 | 65% |
| Brigham Young University | $51,996 | $10,924 | $15,564 | 81% |
| Weber State University | $50,046 | $17,322 | $10,258 | 46% |
| Utah Valley University | $49,432 | $14,541 | $6,376 | 45% |

## Careers
- Health education specialist (SOC 21-1091): median wage $61,940 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, $59,790 UT, $64,070 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $102,420 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, $114,980 UT, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $59,480 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, $67,370 UT, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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